Job summary The vision for the Integrated Community Re-enablement and Assessment Service (ICRAS) is that a multidisciplinary team work together to manage the care of people both in the community, requiring support of an urgent nature and who are risk of imminent hospital admission as well as those transitioning from an acute environment who require additional support. The service consists of a multidisciplinary approach including General Medical Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners, Pharmacists, Nursing staff, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Podiatrist, Dietician, Assistant Practitioners and Health Care Assistants. The ICRAS service operates for 24 hours a day over 7 days, services across Liverpool and South Sefton may vary in operating/shift hours for example therapists core hours/shifts and weekend rota. Shortlisting is planned for : 20th January 2025 Interviews are planned for: 4th February 2025 Main duties of the job ICRAS provides high quality, culturally sensitive, nursing and therapy treatment/interventions for people in their permanent or temporary place of residence. Promoting a co-ordinated approach to admission avoidance that facilitates a seamless service leading to improved health and social care outcomes. Therefore reducing the incidence of re-admission through education seeking early intervention providing an evidence based approach to clinical practice to improved patient care. ICRAS aims to prevent inappropriate and/or avoidable hospital admissions by providing short term, intensive, multidisciplinary and holistic assessment treatment of care, ensuring collaborative working with existing social care providers and other agencies, NWAS, working with GPs, clinicians and Liverpool City Council via Home First About us Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist inpatient and community mental health, learning disabilities, addiction and acquired brain injury services for the people of Liverpool, Sefton and Kirkby, Merseyside. We also provide community physical health services in Liverpool, Sefton, secure mental health services for the North West of England, the West Midlands and Wales and specialist learning disability services across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside. Our ambition is to deliver perfect care to become the world's leading organisation in holistic health and well being. Mersey Care's vision and values of Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respect, Enthusiasm and Support (CARES) drive our organisation and the way we work together to deliver services. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate, during recruitment and any subsequent employment with the Trust, that their behaviour supports our values. Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 350-CC6901628 Job locations Business first Goodlass Road Liverpool L24 9HJ Job description Job responsibilities ICRAS provides high quality, culturally sensitive, nursing and therapy treatment/interventions for people in their permanent or temporary place of residence (Hub rehab units). Promoting a co-ordinated approach to admission avoidance that facilitates a seamless service leading to improved health and social care outcomes. Therefore reducing the incidence of re-admission through education seeking early intervention providing an evidence based approach to clinical practice to improved patient care. ICRAS aims to prevent inappropriate and/or avoidable hospital admissions by providing short term, intensive, multidisciplinary and holistic assessment treatment of care, ensuring collaborative working with existing social care providers and other agencies, NWAS, working with GPs, clinicians and Liverpool City Council via Home First. ICRAS philosophy reflects the vision and values of Mersey Care NHS Trust. ICRAS promotes a Just and Learning Culture, where we put equal emphasis on accountability and learning. Job description Job responsibilities ICRAS provides high quality, culturally sensitive, nursing and therapy treatment/interventions for people in their permanent or temporary place of residence (Hub rehab units). Promoting a co-ordinated approach to admission avoidance that facilitates a seamless service leading to improved health and social care outcomes. Therefore reducing the incidence of re-admission through education seeking early intervention providing an evidence based approach to clinical practice to improved patient care. ICRAS aims to prevent inappropriate and/or avoidable hospital admissions by providing short term, intensive, multidisciplinary and holistic assessment treatment of care, ensuring collaborative working with existing social care providers and other agencies, NWAS, working with GPs, clinicians and Liverpool City Council via Home First. ICRAS philosophy reflects the vision and values of Mersey Care NHS Trust. ICRAS promotes a Just and Learning Culture, where we put equal emphasis on accountability and learning. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered practitioner Desirable Mentor/teaching qualification, or equivalent, or equivalent work based experience. Experience Desirable Evidence of clinical experience in relevant field Clinical supervision experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential Awareness of Clinical Governance, patient group directions and associated policies. Understanding of audit process. Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills Conflict resolution skills IT literate Work as member of a team Ability to travel to work across boundaries Desirable Understanding of local and national quality initiatives. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered practitioner Desirable Mentor/teaching qualification, or equivalent, or equivalent work based experience. Experience Desirable Evidence of clinical experience in relevant field Clinical supervision experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential Awareness of Clinical Governance, patient group directions and associated policies. Understanding of audit process. Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills Conflict resolution skills IT literate Work as member of a team Ability to travel to work across boundaries Desirable Understanding of local and national quality initiatives. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Business first Goodlass Road Liverpool L24 9HJ Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)